FAMAGUSTA FREE PORT AND ZONE
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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 LOCATION

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus covers the northern part of the Island of Cyprus which is situated in the Eastern Mediterranean at a distance of 64 km to the southern coast of Turkey, 96 km to the east of Syria, and 400 km. to the north of Egypt. Famagusta Free Port and Zone is located at the crossroads of east-west and north-south navigation routes in the Mediterranean and gateway of the three continents.
   
       Because of this advantageous location it is an ideal place for foreign businessmen. Northern Cyprus is a paradise island of incomparable natural beauty, full of unique historical treasures. It lies in the clear blue waters of the Eastern Mediterranean.

      North Cyprus, the place on earth so close to heaven, provides a most hospitable welcome, with its friendly people, and its great natural beauty, which is unspoiled, unpolluted and uncrowded.